Why does a red blood cell have a biconcave shape?
A. To decrease the surface area, therefore restricting the volume of oxygen lost from the cell
B. To provide a large surface area for the active transport of oxygen in and out of the cell
C. To increase the available surface area, so more oxygen can diffuse in and out of the cell
D. To increase the volume of the cell, so more genetic material can be carried around the body
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The fluid portion of blood that carries blood cells, glucose, proteins, fats, and wastes throughout the body.
A. red blood cells
B. white blood cells
C. plasma
D. platelets
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